Woodentops Abbeville Village Limited
GoodBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in London for children from birth to 8+, open 08:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in July 2023. Open since 2014, with 90 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Lambeth
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Lambeth from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
SW4 8NXWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 21 July 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children receive a warm welcome at the nursery gate from familiar, friendly staff.
They confidently say goodbye to their parents and carers as they are escorted safely into the nursery. Children learn to be independent. They hang up their own coats and store their bikes and scooters safely outdoors. They are excited to talk to staff about what they have been doing at home. Children have good relationships with staff. They seek cuddles and snuggle in when they need reassurance. Staff know them well, which helps them to feel safe and secure at the nursery.
Children are happy and eager to explore the bright, spacious environment. They are curious about the range of resources, particularly in the outdoor area, where they are keen to explore natural materials and build dens. Older children learn how to care for the environment, such as using food waste to make compost. Staff support them to develop confidence in their movements and to take risks, such as helping babies to use a walker and to climb on wooden frames. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour. Children are friendly and behave well. Staff remind them to say 'please' and 'thank you' and encourage them to share. They use strategies, such as countdowns, to help children take turns.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- provide opportunities for staff to develop their teaching skills so they can adapt their approach and help children to further engage in their learning.
- 21 July 2023Good
- 6 December 2018Outstanding
- 14 July 2016Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Woodentops Abbeville Village Limited
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
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